Connecticut § 26-65 - Commissioner authorized to regulate hunting. Landowner permission required for hunting on private land.
Full text of Connecticut Connecticut General Statutes § 26-65 — Commissioner authorized to regulate hunting. Landowner permission required for hunting on private land., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 26-65. Commissioner authorized to regulate hunting. Landowner permission required for hunting on private land.
Sec. 26-65. Commissioner authorized to regulate hunting. Landowner permission required for hunting on private land. (a) In the interest of developing a sound wildlife program for all species of wild birds and wild quadrupeds, to encourage landowner participation in such program and to develop public hunting on public and private lands and waters, the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection is delegated authority to regulate hunting within the state as hereinafter provided.
(b) No person may engage in hunting on private land without the permission of the owner of such land.
(1955, S. 2475d; 1971, P.A. 872, S. 260; P.A. 93-408, S. 3; P.A. 11-80, S. 1.)
History: 1971 act substituted commissioner of environmental protection for board of fisheries and game; P.A. 93-408 added new Subsec. (b) re landowner permission for hunting on private land; pursuant to P.A. 11-80, “Commissioner of Environmental Protection” was changed editorially by the Revisors to “Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection” in Subsec. (a), effective July 1, 2011.
See Sec. 53a-217e re negligent hunting offenses.
Cited. 3 Conn. Cir. Ct. 417.
Source: official Connecticut text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Connecticut § 26-65
What does Connecticut General Statutes § 26-65 cover?
Section 26-65 ("Commissioner authorized to regulate hunting. Landowner permission required for hunting on private land.") is part of the Connecticut General Statutes, the codified statutory law of Connecticut. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Connecticut § 26-65?
A common citation format is "Connecticut General Statutes § 26-65" (Connecticut). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Connecticut law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Connecticut official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Connecticut attorney.
How does Connecticut § 26-65 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Connecticut can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Connecticut.